"The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins is set sometime in the future in which the United States is now "Panem". The Capitol of Panem ruthlessly rules over 12 surrounding districts. Every year, each district is required to submit a boy and a girl to participate in a televised spectacle called "The Hunger Games"
The Hunger Games are a fight to the death with only one surviving victor. When the boy and girl are chosen from District 12, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take the place of her younger sister who was the original choice.
Katniss and her male counterpart Peeta, are taken to the Capitol and after a wave of publicity are placed in the arena to fight the other "Tributes." Most of the residents of The Capitol see the games as just a diversion and ignore the suffering and death of the contestants.
The best thing about The Hunger Games is the character of Katniss Everdeen. Shaped by her harsh environment, Katniss can be a little ruthless, but she is also capable of great compassion to her friends and family.
Obviously inspired by reality TV shows like "Survivor", The Hunger Games is fast-paced and exciting although a little too violent for younger readers.
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